15. Mobile Computing

Question 1

Which iconology symbolises a USB 3.0 port on your laptop?

Answer 1

SS

Question 2

Which mobile device type is considered to be geared largely towards basic word processing and web browsing?

Answer 2

Netbook

Question 3

Which statements are correct about PC Cards?

Answer 3

Also known as PCMCIA cards.

Commonly used for Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

Question 4

Which core ports are provided by both docking stations and port replicators?

Answer 4

USB

DVI

Ethernet

Question 5

Which options can you see to set up tethering between devices?

Answer 5

Bluetooth and Wifi

Question 6

What are the distinguishing features of laptop power supplies?

Answer 6

Proprietary to hardware models and converts AC power to DC power.

Question 7

What are the functions of a laptop cable lock?

Answer 7

It attaches the laptop to a physical structure and makes it difficult to walk off with a device.

Question 8

Identify key benefits of using a mobile laptop over a desktop PC for computing.

Answer 8

Flexibility and portability.

Question 9

Which characteristics describe a portable device such as a kindle?

Answer 9

Largely used for storage of digital books and has optimised black and white display for reading.

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of mobile devices as compared to desktop computer systems?

Answer 10

Hardware repairs and cooling challenges.

Question 11

Which processors would you choose if you need your laptop for high resolution 3D gaming and advanced video editing, and require exceptional performance for all CPU-intensive tasks?

Answer 11

Core i7

Question 12

What is the thickness of the Type II PCMCIA card?

Answer 12

5mm

Question 13

What does PCMCIA stand for?

Answer 13

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association

Question 14

Which aspects should you match when looking for a replacement battery for your laptop?

Answer 14

Amps, Shape and Voltage.

Question 15

Which storage technology provides a small form factor and gives laptops fast and robust storage capacity?

Answer 15

SSD

Question 16

Which features are correct about laptop function keys?

Answer 16

They can be used in combination with the Fn key and they are used to control volume and media settings.

Question 17

What are the most common functions you would control using your laptops function key combinations?

Answer 17

Adjust screen brightness, Toggle Wi-Fi on/off and active external monitor.

Question 18

Which class of battery is currently used in most laptops?

Answer 18

Lithium ION

Question 19

Which type of wearable technology generally includes an integrated camera?

Answer 19

Smart glasses

Question 20

What are the characteristics of flash media?

Answer 20

Provides non-volatile computer storage and can be erased and rewritten.

Question 21

Which features have been developed on s broader scale owing to the popularity of mobile computing devices?

Answer 21

Bluetooth, App model, WiFi and Touch screen.